Pearson shines in first start with AAA Buffalo

Nate Pearson threw a career-best seven shutout innings against the Rochester Red Wings in his first start at triple-A, allowing just three hits on 88 pitches. Pearson also struck out three and did not walk a batter.

The right-hander, pitching on his 23rd birthday, went a career-high seven scoreless innings for the Buffalo Bisons against the Rochester Red Wings, allowing just three hits and no walks with three strikeouts.

The Blue Jays' first-round draft pick (28th overall) in 2017 threw 88 pitches — 55 for strikes — and did not allow a runner to reach second base.

But Rochester scored four runs off Buffalo reliever Ty Tice in the bottom of the eighth en route to beating the Bisons 4-1 and denying Pearson the win.

Pearson is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Blue Jays organization after shortstop Bo Bichette, who made his MLB debut last month.